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The hybrid planning applications are for a new hotel on land at Higher Home Park as well as food outlets, a vets, a gym and an ice rink, while the second part of the application is to completely renovate the outdated Mayflower Stand at Home Park.

The report states: “Phase 1 – This will see the redevelopment and refurbishment of the Mayflower Grandstand, the provision of the new Ice Arena, landscaping within Zoo field, on and off site drainage improvements, temporary surfaced car park and public realm. Full planning permission has been sought for all these elements.

“Phase 2 – This will see the development of Western Gateway Site by demolishing the existing kennels and construct new veterinary surgery and offices with hotel, A3/A4 and café proposals and associated parking. This element is currently outline, therefore it cannot commence until a reserved matters application has been submitted to, and approved by the Local Planning Authority.

Home Park could be set to gain a new grandstand (Image: Pinnacle)

“Phase 3 - This will see the development of the commercial units, office space and gymnasium at Higher Home Park and include the completion the external paved public realm. This element is currently outline, therefore it cannot commence until a reserved matters application has been submitted to, and approved by the Local Planning Authority.

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“Phase 4 – This final phase will see the completion of the Stadium works (Stage 2) through the development of the south-east and south-west corner infill sections of Grandstand. Full planning permission has been sought for all these elements.”

The report also outlines the benefits the development would bring not just to Argyle, but the city of Plymouth as a whole. It would bring 400 jobs to the city and cites the leisure facilities as something constructive for young people and claims if the application is turned down, it would be a major loss to the city.

The proposal for New Mayflower Grandstand at Plymouth Argyle's Home Park

In conclusion, the report stated: “The supportive letters cite the Grandstand development as nothing but beneficial for PAFC.

“Both parts of the hybrid proposal would bring city growth and improved employment prosperity for businesses and people in the surrounding area (and for Plymouth in general).

“Many supporters believe the club will benefit significantly from ‘modernisation’ such as the planned conference facilities putting the complex (and Plymouth) on the map in terms of business attraction and football investment.